We are seeking an experienced Operation Safety Leader to oversee and ensure safe operations within a major upstream project. The position is based on-site in Suriname and requires strong leadership, proven field experience, and a rigorous approach to operational safety performance.
The selected professional will contribute to the project’s full lifecycle, supporting drilling and production teams, ensuring compliance with international safety standards, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement. The role requires close coordination with multidisciplinary teams and the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges.
Contract Information
Contract type: Service Contract
Location: Suriname
Start date: 01/02/2026
Duration: Until 31/10/2028 (estimated project end)
Status: Resident
Responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate, and monitor safety operations during project activities, ensuring full compliance with safety procedures and international standards.
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Perform regular site inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
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Guide field teams in safe work practices and ensure continuous reinforcement of safety culture.
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Produce clear operational safety reports, incident analyses, and improvement recommendations.
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Support all operational phases to guarantee safe execution across drilling and related project activities.
Must Have
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Strong background in operational safety within drilling, upstream, or industrial environments.
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Proven experience in leading HSE or safety operations on major international projects.
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Excellent command of safety management systems and risk assessment methodologies.
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Ability to work in high-demand, multicultural environments with strict execution discipline.
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Strong reporting, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice to have
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Previous experience in Suriname or similar frontier environments.
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Knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks and safety compliance requirements.
- Multilingual communication capabilities.
- Experience supporting resident assignments over long project lifecycles and familiarity with complex EPC, drilling, or well-delivery project structures.
What's great about the job?
- Long-term project visibility and stability.
- Strategic position within a flagship upstream project.
- Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
- High impact on operational performance and safety culture.
- International working environment.
- Opportunity to shape safety excellence from project start to completion.
